Notice October 25, 2024: The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) phone system has returned to normal operations. Community members can contact SMCHD at 301-475-4330.

2024 Seasonal Perc Testing Suspended in St. Mary’s County

LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 3, 2024) - St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is suspending wet season perc testing effective Friday, May 3, 2024. The suspension is due to declining groundwater levels, … [Read more...]

County’s Strategic Plan for Overdose Response Now Updated

LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 30, 2024)—The St. Mary’s County Strategic Plan for Overdose Response is now updated and available online. The 2023 update describes progress and new goals since the prior … [Read more...]

Temporary Closure of COVID-19 Drive-Thru Services at Health Hub In Lexington Park

LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 29, 2024) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) announces the temporary closure of drive-thru PCR COVID-19 testing services at the Health Hub on 21625 Great Mills Rd … [Read more...]

Commission on Public Health Announces May Meeting

LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 26, 2024) - Maryland’s Commission on Public Health (CoPH) will hold its next meeting this Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Baltimore County Department of … [Read more...]

St. Mary’s County Health Department Partners With Sheriff’s Office to Prevent Underage Tobacco Sales

Joint Release:St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s OfficeSt. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 9, 2024)—The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has partnered with the St. Mary’s … [Read more...]

Commission on Public Health Announces Southern Maryland Listening Session

La Comisión de Salud Pública anuncia sesión de audiencia en el Sur de Maryland LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 8, 2024)—Maryland’s Commission on Public Health will hold a public listening session for … [Read more...]

Health Department Temporary Closure on April 4, 2024

LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 3, 2024) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will be closed on Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for employee activities. This includes the main … [Read more...]

Health Department Announces 2023 Gold Star Winners

LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 3, 2024) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department announced 103 recipients of the 2023 Gold Star awards given annually to food service facilities that achieve superior food … [Read more...]

Commission on Public Health Announces April Meeting

LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 1, 2024)—Maryland’s Commission on Public Health (CoPH) will hold its next meeting this Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Baltimore County Department of … [Read more...]

St. Mary’s County Health Department Hosting Community Baby Shower for Expecting and New Parents

LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 1, 2024) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department invites expecting and new parents who live in St. Mary’s County to a Community Baby Shower. The event will take place on … [Read more...]

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